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Versus – Coleman and Baines

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In retrospect, it seems that a lacklustre defeat at Watford in Gameweek 15 has been the making of Everton’s season.

Since that 3-2 loss at Vicarage Road, the Toffees have finally clicked under Ronald Koeman, chalking up five wins and a draw in the subsequent seven league fixtures.

The Dutchman’s decision to roll out a wing-back system has been key to their recent ascent.

Everton have chalked up four clean sheets in the last five Gameweeks, bringing both Seamus Coleman and Leighton Baines onto our radars as the Merseysiders offer the perfect combination of form and fixtures for the foreseeable future.

Identically priced in Fantasy Premier League at 5.6 apiece, and with clashes against Stoke, Bournemouth, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, West Brom and Hull City over the next seven Gameweeks, we assess the Toffees duo’s recent displays as we look for the most appealing route into Koeman’s much-improved rearguard.

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  1. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    ---------Sanchez
    Welbz----Ozil----Wally

    Title challengers right there

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    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
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      Don't have the mental strength across the squad.

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      1. Differentiator
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        Also wouldn't be anywhere near top without huge referee helping hands this year. 6 points gifted against Burnley alone.

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
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          😆

          Apart from the soft red card, and the blatant penalty not given for a foul on Mustafi.

          Also the wrongful pen from the first Bourenmouth game, the offside winner against Man City, unlucky pen against Stoke, the dive from Dembele against Spurs, the soft red card against Swansea.

          But okay,

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          1. goriuanx
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            You sound a little Portuguese there Wilsh.

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            1. Wilshere Knowledge
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              I know people like to pretend nowadays that football is a non-contact sport, but it's not..

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          2. Debauchy
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            Dont bite, we know

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        2. Debauchy
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          need to look at all games. 1 game in isolation hardly strengthens yr point

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Iwobi over Wally

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Nah, not yet. Iwobi has NO end product

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      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
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        Joking yeah

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Left the rest out on purpose?

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    4. Speédy
      • 7 Years
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      perez for welbz

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    5. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
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      Needs a wildcard.

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    6. Rolls-Royce
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      lol

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    7. Somalion
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      For the whole 2 matches they'll be simultaneously fit

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    8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
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      Yer right

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    9. Je suis le chat
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      Nah, titles are won by Kante -types behind the pretty boys.

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      1. FFSbet.com
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        This

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    10. Debauchy
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      Not sure about title challengers , but like

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    11. Je suis le chat
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      Wenger should Koschielny up front, he's their best finisher in the big games.

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  2. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud Owners What to do ?

    A- Keeping
    B- Selling

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    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      keeping for watford game then selling for Kane or Lukaku

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    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
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      ofcourse A this week

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    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
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      keep

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    4. Je suis le chat
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      Saving the shillings for Lukaku.

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    5. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
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      Thxxxx All

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  3. sully29
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    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on the Coleman/Baines double up then? Assuming we may want an Everton triple up for the blank week, do both their premium defenders offer more than one of their midfielders?

    Or maybe the more squad-friendly Holgate and Funes-Mori are better options for a double up?

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    1. FPL Maldini
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      • 9 Years
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      No, I don't know why this is a debate

      Baines has penalties, end of discussion surely

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      1. sully29
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        • 9 Years
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        Presumably because Coleman is better from open play? How many penalties will Baines realistically get over the next few weeks?

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    2. Je suis le chat
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      Would get both ideally, though budget might mean getting a cheap mid.

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  4. JÆKS ⭐
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    Do we think Crouch will keep his place until the blank gameweeks?

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  5. Wild Rover
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    Touchline bans are so pointless, no punishment at all

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    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
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      I think they matter when you are 1-0 down. Not 3-0 up.

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      1. Wild Rover
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        But Wenger is in phone contact with the guys on the touchline

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        1. diesel001
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          But still hard to get the feeling across if you are not there. And always a chance of miscommunication as you put more people in the chain.

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  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez coming on

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Should have saved FT 🙁

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  7. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 12 Years
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    Sanchez coming on, silly Wenger

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
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      Needs a runout , whats silly . You have to loosen his leash

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      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Save his goals for Watford.

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      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 12 Years
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        Game wrapped up why risk an injury to your best player

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  8. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
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    Sanchez coming on !!!

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    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
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      Ridiculous.

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Probably his decision tbf 😉

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  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
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    Tadic and redmond on, silly puel

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  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
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    Dat guy subbed

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  11. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
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    Tadic And Redmond On For Southampton

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  12. Ted Bovis
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    Why risk Sanchez at 3-0 up?

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
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      He doesn't do injuries and wants a piece of the action

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  13. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
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    That was not cool

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    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
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      TM

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  14. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez calling the shots now.
    managing the team till Wenger gets back.

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  15. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Baines is on pens

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
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      Source?

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      We know you want Coleman.

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      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This.

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  16. HurriKane
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    dafuq wenger why bring on alexis now ?

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  17. diesel001
    • 7 Years
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    A Fulham win tomorrow, a Utd win tomorrow and Utd and Spurs drawn together in the 5th round would be perfect.

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  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wally goal

    Sanchez assist

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  19. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Wally G
    Sanchez A

    Old days 😀

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  20. Debauchy
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    Feeeeoooooo

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Give us dat Cup

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  21. BananaNose Maldonado
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    • 9 Years
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    This is smart by Wenger. It could backfire horrendously if he were to get injured, but he's your star, he hates sitting, he might need convincing to stay at the club, etc. I say do what you have to to keep him happy.

    Including letting him come on to get an assist in a game that's essentially over.

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    1. Debauchy
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      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yep , he's always champing at the bit

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    2. Ephurion
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      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed.
      Against a PL club it's fine. Would be worried if it was against a scrappy lower league team and an even score.

      Embiid wasn't robbed, though. Lacks game time.

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      1. BananaNose Maldonado
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        • 9 Years
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        Haha. Nice on the Embiid reference 🙂

        I'm a biased Sixers ticket holder, but he's been incredible. They are the best defensive team in the league (statistically) with him on the court, and the 26th worst when he's not playing. And it's a game for the fans. Paul Millsap or Embiid? Seriously?

        Last night, Embiid went for for 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 28 minutes. Millsap went for 4, 4 and 1 in 23 minutes.

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        1. BananaNose Maldonado
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          26th best, that is.

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        2. Ephurion
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          • 7 Years
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          Oh in terms on production per minute (or even game) he's a shoo-in and a starter.

          Problem is it's not only a game for the fans. Ask Anthony Davis who lost 24 million dollars because he wasn't an all star last year (with 24/10 and some gravy on top). As long as potential earning and legacy status comes with the all star nod, you got to show up for work day in and day out to earn it.

          He'll be all nba though, hopefully.

          Cant wait to see Simmons, though. I think it's him and Embiid eventually, and man do they have talent in the front court!

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          1. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
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            Yeah, this has been a fun year. Embiid's singular greatness has forced the "process" to move along a lot faster than fans (and probably even management) anticipated.

            Adding Simmons, their own pick (or a swap with the Kings if the Kings pick is better) and the Lakers pick (as long as it's not top 3) in a guard-heavy 2017 draft is really going to set them up for years to come. As someone who attends the games in person, it's a joy. Last night, the building was as loud as it's been since Iverson played there.

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            1. Ephurion
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              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I'm worried the Lakers will tank. They should tank for sure, but it's not like they've been acting clever lately from a . They're already bottom in the West. A 4th pick would be amazing in this draft indeed.

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  22. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What's the need to put on Sanchez when you're already winning 3-0?

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  23. shirtless
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    • 12 Years
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    Theo brace and I'm on the Speckled Hens. It can only end badly!

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    1. Wild Rover
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      Do it now then you can't blame the beer 😉

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      1. shirtless
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        I'm such a sucker. And I've got Carroll! 🙂

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  24. Ted Bovis
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    • 9 Years
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    OMFG Feo!

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  25. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Watford next.

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  26. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
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    Gir who? 😉

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
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      ooouuuuuud

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  27. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    ALEXIS SANCHEZ FC

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  28. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
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    Wally is such a troll.

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  29. Rolls-Royce
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    you guys reckon Giroud will start vs Watford?

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    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
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      Yes. But he will need to score to keep his place.

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
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      Yes

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  30. FISSH
    • 11 Years
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    Lallana > Wally or Holebas > Coleman?

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    1. ManUtdFan_UK
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      Holebas to Coleman easily

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